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Q&A · Character

What is the ruling on backbiting (gheebah)?

Backbiting — mentioning about a person what they would dislike in their absence — is forbidden, and the Quran likens it to eating the flesh of one's dead brother. Guarding the tongue is a mark of true faith.

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Informational, not a personal fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for rulings on your situation.

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